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“For the last time: ‘The law may upset reason but reason may never upset the law, or our whole society will shred like an old tatami.” quote by James Clavell
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““For the last time: ‘The law may upset reason but reason may never upset the law, or our whole society will shred like an old tatami.””

James Clavell

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Law should not be overridden by personal reason, or society will collapse.

In simple terms: Law must stay above personal reason.

Key Takeaway

Respect legal frameworks.

Themes

law reason society

Mood

cautious serious

Type

philosophical political

When to use this quote

  • government
  • justice
  • community
  • personal conduct

Key Concepts

rule of law social stability

Questions to Reflect On

  • When should reason challenge unjust laws?
  • How to balance law and moral progress?
A Different Perspective

Rigid law can suppress necessary reform.

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